Dessert

Lemon Custard Cakes

July 25th, 2013, 1:51pm

1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tblsp all-purpose flour 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 cup milk 1/4 tsp salt unsalted butter, room temp, for custard cups 3 large eggs, separated 2 – 3 tsp lemon zest confectioners’ sugar, for dusting 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set a kettle of water to boil.... more

Lemon Custard Cakes

Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes

July 25th, 2013, 1:42pm

4    squares Baker’s Premium 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate 1/2 cup butter 1    cup icing sugar 2    whole eggs 2    egg yokes 6    tbsp flour 1    tsp icing sugar 12  raspberries Preheat oven to 425 F. Butter four 3/4 cup custard cups or souffle dishes. Place on baking sheet. Microwave... more

Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes

Raspberry Cheesecake – No Bake & Healthy!

July 16th, 2013, 11:43pm

375g (3/4 lb) Quark cheese OR you can use Greek yogurt (about 1 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tbsp melted butter 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs or Oreo cookie crumbs 3/4 cup fresh raspberries (or any berry) 1/4 cup UN-sweetened raspberry jam (or any berry) In a bowl, mix the cheese (or yogurt) with the... more

Raspberry Cheesecake – No Bake & Healthy!

Sesame Snaps

July 5th, 2013, 4:00pm

4 cups sesame seeds 8 level tablespoons honey 1 generous cup sugar Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spread the sesame seeds out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven until golden brown. Heat the honey and sugar in a saucepan over a medium heat until the mixture caramelizes. Using a sugar thermometer, make... more

Sesame Snaps

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

July 4th, 2013, 4:00pm

For the crust: 20 chocolate wafer cookies 1 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the filling: 10 ounces baker Dark Chocolate, chopped 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, fat-free 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 4 eggs For the ganache: ½ cup heavy cream 5 ounces baker Dark Chocolate 1... more

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake

Chocolate Addicts Delight Cake

July 2nd, 2013, 4:00pm

1 large chocolate cake mix 1 large chocolate instant pudding 1 cup sour cream (or greek yogurt) 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chipits (2 cups) 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup water Butter and flour 2 9 inch cake pans, then line with wax paper. Mix all ingredients together and pour equal batter amounts into... more

Chocolate Addicts Delight Cake

Lemon Butter Cookies

July 2nd, 2013, 4:00pm

For the cookies 2 sticks (8 oz.) unsalted butter at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt zest of 1 medium sized lemon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 large egg 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour. For the Lemon Glaze:1 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted2 to 3 tablespoons... more

Lemon Butter Cookies

Hazelnut Macaroons

July 2nd, 2013, 1:03am

4 egg whites 200 grams sugar 4 drops almond extract 350 grams ground roasted hazelnuts Dash of cinnamon (optional) Beat egg whites and gradually add sugar. Beat until stiff. Add cinnamon and almond extract. Blend well and carefully fold in hazelnuts. Bake 300 degrees for 20 minutes (or less) on greased... more

Hazelnut Macaroons

Boston Cream Donuts

June 28th, 2013, 11:34pm

Pastry Cream 1 c half-and-half 3 large egg yolks ¼ c sugar Pinch salt 2 Tbs all-purpose flour 2 Tbs unsalted butter, cut into a few pieces ¾ tsp vanilla extract (or the seeds from half of a vanilla bean) Donuts 2 Tbs warm water 1 envelope (¼ oz) quick rise yeast ¾ c whole milk, warmed ¼ c sugar ½... more

Boston Cream Donuts

White Chocolate Chip Fruit Tart

June 24th, 2013, 10:19pm

Tart Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups flour Filling: 2 cups white chocolate chips 1/4 whipping cream 1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, softened Assorted fresh fruit Fruit Topping Sirup: 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1/2 tsp lemon juice Preheat oven... more

White Chocolate Chip Fruit Tart